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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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Offered by University of Bath, the BSc (Hons) International Development with Economics provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in social sciences. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Explore how we can build a sustainable global future that leaves no one behind. Develop a broad-based social science approach with a grounding in economics. This course allows you to study some of the most important challenges facing our changing world – poverty, inequality, climate change, conflict and migration. A minimum ielts score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, a 100% continuation rate, and 85% of graduates in employment or further study.
| A-Level | AAB Typical offer AAB in three A levels. Contextual offer BBB or ABC in three A levels. Alternative A level offer ABB plus additional study - please see the course pages on our website. |
| International Baccalaureate | 36 points Typical offer 36 points overall and 6, 6, 5 in three Higher Level subjects. Contextual offer 35 points overall and 5, 5, 5 or 6, 5, 4 in three Higher Level subjects. |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6.5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| PTE Academic | 62 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£28,650
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £25,000 | £30,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £26,500 | £36,500 | £46,500 |
UK subject average: £27,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,000 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH15-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
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University of Bath · Undergraduate
University of Bath · Undergraduate

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